Hardy Shrubs 77 
Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Cont. 
Bush Honeysuckle, Lonicera 
The upright Honeysuckles have bright pretty flowers followed by showy berries 
that last through the fall. Make very desirable bushy screening hedges, and 
the nucleus of tall shrub groups. These shrubs are not particular as to soil or 
conditions. They always seem to do well. They will also do well In the shade. 
T * • D _ 6-8 feet. This is very attractive when in blossom, being one of 
1 d lallCd I\OS0a the few early pink-flowering shrubs, followed by bright red berries 
that stay on all summer. 
2 year size. Each 35c; 3 for DOc; 6 for $ 1.60. 
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester 
The Deutzia is a fine showy shrub of great ornamental value coming to us from Japan. 
Their luxuriant foliage and profusion of attractive flowers have given them a front rank 
among flowering shrubs. Pride of Rochester is a very profuse bloomer bearing pretty 
double flowers of pinkish white. The flowers are produced in May and June and frequently 
to a smaller extent at later intervals. 
Deutzia, Pride of Rochester Heavy 2 year. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35. 
Hypericum, Goldflower Mosericmum ^ZiSf!L” h bS 
or lawn, producing long, slender, much branched stems which are of free, graceful 
and pendulous habit. The flowers are borne freely from July to late September and 
are a rich golden yellow, 2 inches or more in diameter, resembling immense single 
buttercups. The numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers add much to the 
attractiveness of the flowers. Of very easy culture and especially useful and desirable 
for a sunny location. Hypericum is herbaceous dying to the ground each year, 2 Yi 
ft. tall. One year, 12 to 18 inches. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35c. 
Scarlet Japanese Quince 
r*v/rlr»r»ia lanrinira Very popular and desirable shrub completely covered 
V_yaOnia Japomca with dazzling scarlet flowers in early spring, May, 
before the leaves appear, followed by small fruits which are quite fragrant when ripe. 
The plants have protecting thorns and are very desirable grown as hedges, producing 
a most brilliant effect when in bloom. The plants grow to a height of 5 to 6 ft. The 
foliage is dark glossy green. One very nice feature of this shrub is the fact that the 
branches can be cut any time after the first of the year and brought indoors for 
forcing into bloom. 
1 year, heavy plants, Each 3Qc; 3 for 75c. 
Bush Honeysuckle 
Hardy Hibiscus 
Hardy Hibiscus 
Mallow Marvels 
The most valuable acquisition in hardy herbaceous 
plants introduced in recent years. Forms large plants or 
clumps 5 to 6 feet high, and 3 to 4 feet across which 
produce their many large blooms in the most beautiful 
colors from white through various shades of pink and red 
to brilliant crimson. We cannot offer in separate colors. 
Strong 2 year plants. 18 to 24 inch. Each 25c; 
3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15. 
Hydrangeas 
These magnificent hardy American shrubs are of outstanding merit among 
all flowering shrubs. Their beautiful luxuriant foliage and their attractive 
massive clusters of bloom, their ease of culture and their adaptability to any 
use are only part of their valuable characteristics. 
Oakleaved Hydrangea S“"knoSn’ 8 hru^ 
but of such great merit that it is deserving a place in 
every garden. Its foliage is heavy and large resembling 
the oak-leaf in shape. The flowers are produced in large 
panicles of creamy white which turn as the season ad¬ 
vances to vinaceous orange and bronze and finally to a 
brownish purple. They are quite hardy and will thrive 
in any good soil. 5 to 6 feet. 
Strong plants. 1 year. Each 56c; 3 for $1.40. 
Arborescens Grandiflora M^an'd^une! 
Also called Hills of Snow or Snowball Hydrangea. 
The blooms are of the very largest size, of pure snow- 
white color and the foliage is finely finished. One of its 
most valuable characteristics is its long period of bloom 
from early June through August making it doubly valuable. 
One year. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
Two year. Each 56c; 3 for $1.40. 
>1.15. 
Hydrangea, Arborescens 
Grandiflora. Also called 
“Hills of Snow” 
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and compact. Blooms in July at a time when few other 
shrubs are in flower; the flowers remain until destroyed 
by frost. The flowers are pure white, changing to pink 
and are borne in immense clusters. Fine for hedges or for 
foundation plantings. 
One Year. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $ 1 . 15. 
Two Year. Each 5«c; 3 for $1.40. 
Forsythia or Golden Bells 
An upright growing shrub, often reaching eight feet, with deep green foliage and pendulous 
trumpet shaped flowers of bright clear yellow. A strong grower and profuse bloomer with 
long and gracefully arching branches. Blooming in April or early May before foliage has 
appeared the branches are veritable masses of golden flowers,brightening up the border or 
garden very attractively long before any other shrubs are ready to bloom. Forsythias are 
easy to grow, thriving in most any soil, in sun or shade. 
Heavy 2 year. Each 46c; 3 for $1. OO; 6 for $1.80. 
New Double French Lilac 
Here is an opportunity to procure some of these wonderful Hybrid French Double Lilacs 
for your home They are quite distinct from our common single Lilacs, being of dwarf, 
compact growth, and producing their large clusters of perfectly double flowers when only 
2 or 3 feet high. Often blooming the second year after planting. They are absolutely sure to 
bloom freely every year. 
/“ • • 0 • Large compact panicles of pure white, double, very 
V-flSimir I erief fragrant flowers. 
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Japanese Quince 
Mada 
M . I I Q I Dwarf, stocky growth and delicately beautiful trusses of 
icnael DUCnner fragrant lilac-blue flowers. 
n Verv large panicles often 8 to 10 inches long of beautiful double rich 
r res. vjrevy blue flowers. 
Price any variety. Strong 1 year. Each 56c; 3 for $ 1.25; 6 for $2 25. 
6848 Set of 3 Double Lilacs, One of each variety for $ 1.25. 
Hydrangea, Paniculata 
We will be glad to quote special prices on larger quantities of shrubs. 
